I'm 44, about 6 weeks pregnant. I also have a daughter 23 years, son 22 years, from my former marriage. I also have a daughter 6 years, my little angel in heaven, and a son 4 years old. I'm waiting for my 1st prenatal visit on APRIL 5TH. I'm going to ask for an ultrasound as soon as possible! I know I'll be high risk, as I was with my son. As far as the special test go, I refused the amino. I think it's too risky! I also would like to wish everyone good luck! My due date is 11-11-06.

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I'm about 10 weeks pregnant and turning 46 tomorrow. This is my 3rd pregnancy -- after 22 years. I have a daughter age 24 and a son age 22. 1st marriage lasted 15 years; then was unmarried since April 1996. Just got married 2nd time Dec. 12th, '05. My husband has no kids, so he is quite excited about this pregnancy. I have some anxiety; my kids are worried. I'm thinking about having some tests done.

Thank God for this website. It is a great help for me, and these message-boards are really cool. These messages from everyone help me to see I'm not alone, and I feel a bit more at ease about this! Now, to remember how to breastfeed!

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Hi, I'm 44 and starting on my sixth week. I have an 11 year old, a 15 year old and a 16 year old. I am not too nervous about it, I am trusting everything will be OK, but I really wish time would fly and I was at least over the first 12 weeks. I am unsure about doing testing on the baby.

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I just turned 12 weeks today. I am 46, going to be 47 when the baby is born, and already have 8 children, youngest of whom will be six. I sure thought I was done with all this! I was shocked and not too happy for the first month, a little less shocked and a little more happy the second month. After the shock wears off, I think you will become more excited about the new life within you. I too am very nervous about carrying a baby at this age, and also the repeat cesarean (this will be my 8th cesarean, and the last one was a little tougher to get over because of all the scar tissue and trouble getting Steven out). So I am very nervous about this one. But I figure that God put me in this boat for a reason, and He will take care of me. Having faith is the only way to get through this life-altering experience, believe me!

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I had my daughter November 29, 05 and all went well. I was 44 when I had her. The only difference for me was that I had so much scar tissue from my first c-section six years before, that my OB had a harder time getting to her, and thus I had a little harder time recovering. I had terrible post-partum depression with my son six years ago, and went through it again with this one.... But was more prepared, and went on medication sooner. My six year old was a great help to me, as I am sure your older children will be for you! Chloë is now 14 weeks old and is a joy to have around.

"In 2005, there were more than 104,000 births in the United States to women ages 40 through 44, and over 6,500 to women 45 and older. In 2004, there were 1,786 live births to women over 42, using donor eggs."

About Catherine: I am mom to three grown sons, two grandchildren and two rescue dogs. After years of raising my boys as a single mom, I remarried a wonderful man who had never had a child of his own. Unexpectedly, I found myself pregnant at 49!
Sadly we lost that precious baby at 8 weeks, and decided to try again. Five more losses, turned down for donor egg, foster care and adoption due to my age and losses - we have accepted that there will be no more babies in our house.

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I'm 44. about 6 weeks pregnant as well. I have three daughter 25, 23, 18 and two granddaugthers 17 mo and newborn. I had Novasure procedure (uterine ablation) back in Oct, was told I could have more children so needless to say this is a total shock and somewhat terrifying. I've been looking for any groups, so I'm glad to have found this one.

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